This article outlines a powerful strategy to use with your loved one with dementia in moments of confusion.
Author: Katie Fischer
Have you ever found it challenging to teach your loved one with dementia a new skill, such as locking the wheelchair brakes? Do you find yourself constantly reminding him or her to do certain tasks throughout the day?
Although, new learning can be challenging for individuals with dementia, this article discusses two simple strategies to use with your loved one to improve recall and carry over.
After a stroke, handwriting tends to be a way we seek to communicate, but can cause frustration.
This article focuses on tips and tricks to help improve/restore handwriting following a stroke.
Being in the hospital can feel overwhelming- especially during a global pandemic. It’s important to remember that as the patient, you or your loved one are truly the one in charge. While things may feel out of your control, this article provides you with practical tips to maintain autonomy and feel empowered to make decisions about your health!
A fidget blanket (AKA “sensory blanket”) is a great project to make for a loved one, client, or individual with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or some type of cognitive impairment. These blankets are essentially portable comfort to whomever you make it for. This article teaches you how to create a blanket from start to finish!